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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] feiticeir0:
I've done it !

Using the information from "Benny and The Jets", (by the way, here is the thread - http://www.theandroidsoul.com/install-cwm-5-8-2-0-on-transformer-prime/) i was able install CWM.

After that, installed a custom ROM - Virtuous Prime S.

Thank you so much !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] didier74:
Oups, thanks and sorry.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justavillain:
I was able to keep my root after the update. Thanks to root keeper
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] emptyshell:
I've tried every method I can find and I am not able to connect to my Prime from my Windows 7 PC via ADB.

I've used ADB with 20+ other devices...

edit: can't connect with a Windows XP machine either.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rmsingh:
a little help needed

I have tried at least 6times or more. I'm not sure what step I'm missing.

I have:

Downloaded PrimeTime 4.5 for Windows. Extracted to desktop.

Confirmed Drivers are installed. Asus Android Composite ADB Interface is displayed in Control Panel under Android Devices.

My serial number shows up in CMD window after 'ADB Devices' command.

Using .21 firmware version.

I keep getting 'busybox not installed' and 'su binary not found'

Root Status says Prime not rooted.

Does today's version of Vipermod PrimeTime 4.5 not support the .21 firmware?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
no there is no root for .21 yet

what i am wondering is can i still use this tool to unlock and load CWM even if i am not rooted?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rmsingh:
That's what I'm trying to do. Does not work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] emptyshell:
I'm guessing you were already rooted when you did this?

I'm able to install CWM Recovery but I can't do anything with it. I can't install .zip's or the .zip from the ASUS site. Can you provide more detail on what exactly you did?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
Um...you need to use the unlock tool without unlocking with the tool you can't load anything
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] emptyshell:
My device is unlocked. I wouldn't have been able to install CWM Recovery at all if it wasn't. Though someone previously stated they were able to downgrade to .15 from .21 via CWM Recovery... if that's possible I'd like to know how.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
You can't use Asus zip with cwm !!!!

And if you have cwm you don't care about root! All the roms are rooted.

You MUST instal a zip from dev thread only. I recommend you Virtuous ROM, as it is Asus stock ROM.

The zip ROM file must not be on external micro as card, but only on internal sdcard.

And as I've been said already, those questions are off topic... See dedicated threads please. We are talking of Android basics and we can't teach each beginner face to face... Please search.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Gosh........ It has been said 1345667 times.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] emptyshell:
Understood. I was asking for more detail as it's been stated twice in this thread that people have used Asus zips with CWM.

My issue not being able to install ROMs through CWM was my fault. I didn't check the md5 on the ROM and I must of had a bad download.

That being said... I didn't find any dedicated threads on rooting .21. The only information I found was that it hadn't been accomplished yet and wasn't possible. So it does seem on topic as it relates directly to both Rooting and Flashing CWM...

At any rate.... if you're on .21 then unlock the bootloader, install CWM and flash a ROM. It does work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Any news about using Vipermod and reroot 21 WW firmware.

I do not want to unlock my Prime, but I would like to root it again and have Titanium Backup working again.

Is there another method (as simple as Vipermod)?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msm903:
AS of now there is no known Way to ROOT .21 in any way or form.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juvenile43:
I have yet to find a thread that has info for downgrading without root. Why did u get my hopes up?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Nolam20:
Just a question: Why the heck is it taking us so long to get a root method when we have an unlocked bootloader...? I mean I know some of us don't want to lose warranty but shouldn't it speed it up for the devs?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crypted:
I'm in a dangerous spot. I flashed the stock v.21 firmware and lost root. That was fine for me, I figured it would be temporary. However, I also lost my bootloader.

Now, I do not have the stock bootloader or CWR. It was CWR, but the update erased it entirely.

Without root I cannot reinstall through ROM Manager or gain SU in terminal to dd it.

Any ideas out there on ways to get a bootloader on the dang thing while we wait for this patch to get a new root method?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BuZzCoRe:
To my knowledge if you unlocked your Prime you can obtain CWR and reflash it as recovery. Once flashed you can load a zip file and flash a ROM. I've read around that if your bootloader is unlocked the OTA wouldn't have worked. How did you update to .21?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crypted:
Yeah, I'll have to see about adb pushing the blob though discussions dictated that you had to be in fastboot for it to work successfully.

I flashed the stock v.21 from ASUS' website. It saw I downloaded it to the device and asked if I wanted to install it. I said "Okay" and went on about my business while it processed it.

Everything went well in the upgrade except for loss of root and recovery kernel being wiped...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Johnny0906:
Pleaseeee update the root tool to support the latest. 21 firmware!

Cheers!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crypted:
We're all in same boat. The problem is there there must be an exploit found and provided for so that this patch toolbox can be updated to include it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
My question is if your rooted and unlocked on 15, then why take the ota? You could just flash virtuousrom that has the updated and is still has root and the latest firmware, software. That what I did..

I tried to take the update, and thank god it didn't take. I'm running virtuousRom S series and it is smooth
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BuZzCoRe:
Because some of us do not want to unlock the bootloader just yet but still would like root access. I've heard too many issues about the prime to void my warranty just yet. Just playing it safe with a 700€ purchase.

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] turilo:
so this will not work on latest update? was about to try it lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mardiie:
Nope but running it doesn't hurt!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
Rule of thumb for me,, I don't buy anything that I can't afford,,,,,, to replace that is. I got hung up on that for a minute, untilled I reminded my self that I am going to buy the new 700 series or the padphone, anyway when they go official. "Ima gadget whore, cause I can afford it" lol, I just called my self a whore... lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] turilo:
Ok let me know how it goes :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mardiie:
We'll as stated in this topic it doesn't work anymore. So the program just doesn't get access. That also means nothing can happen to your prime trying it ;-) . Not that you should.

Catch my drift?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
I think Viperboy should change OP to indicate that it doesn't work..

That would prevent us to read those endless reports from people who never read forums before posting....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BuZzCoRe:
Yeah fair enough but when you buy a product you are also purchasing support and guarantee that the product will work. I'm a gadget whore myself too and I unlocked all my HTC's on day one of purchase, but those devices can be reversed should I need to send them to the manufacturer. The ASUS Bootloader Unlock Tool sends out the SN to ASUS and cannot be reversed which is really holding me back this time. It's not a question of money, more a question of value for money. Touch wood so far my Prime has not given me any trouble, but I have no actual reason to unlock the bootloader just yet since there isn't much to flash anyways, so not worth it for me. I was fine with only root access, so when that is back it will be just perfect :)

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] feiticeir0:
Sorry, i'm late in the answer...

Not root ! I've tried with ViperMOD (and others), but nothing... I have .21 firmware.

Just unlock the boot with the asus apk (warranty voided), installed CWM and after that i was able to boot recovery and install a custom ROM (not ASUS official).

Just that..

Check here for instructions..

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/install-cwm-5-8-2-0-on-transformer-prime/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] concreteman:
android robot on his back with exclamation mark

Ok i did the same as many here - updated to .21 before reading everything ever written.

I want to root to fix screen sensitivity for hand writing.

I used the Asus unlock tool, but can't get into bootloader. I hold down volume down button and press power. Once it boots I press volume up button. It starts to load bootloader with Android robot standing up and loading bar below.

Then i get a screen with the android robot laying on his back with an exclamation mark in a yellow triangle (caution symbol). I then have to wait for device to power off . It does boot normally, but i can't get into bootloader.

I have tried running the unlock tool again, but it fails. It does say unlocked everytime i boot.

On 2 occasions i have got into another screen that show a USB symbol and 2 other icons, but can't do anything there.

Anyone got any ideas?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Unlocking bootloader doesn't change your bootloader. It's just giving you the possibility to flash a Recovery using fastboot, see OP here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1576937

It's method 1.

After that you'll have a Recovery and you'll be able to flash custom ROMs.

The following drivers work well, if those from Asus doesn't work: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] currydude:
It also permanently voids your warranty and you cannot re-lock your bootloader if you wish. Case closed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
I just wanted to answer to @concreteman about a technical question. I perfectly know the rest. I unlocked mine and I knew perfectly why and the concerns.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jirv311:
If you're seeing the android with exclaimation point, you're not booting into fastboot, that's Recovery. When booting, holding down Power and Volume down, you'll see 3 lines of text. Let go of every button, wait 5 seconds, THEN, you'll see the USB symbol. You'll need to select it fast because it doesn't seem to give you much time.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I would appreciate if people would stop PMing, tweeting, and posting about updating the tool to root the new build. Obviously, when there is a root method found, I will update it. Until then, please find a new root method yourself or just be patient. Thank you.

I will update the OP shortly to let everyone know it doesn't work any longer on .21
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
+1 I can feel you on that. I assume all risk for fooling with my device. And I too unlock all my HTC devices on day one. Thee are a couple things to flash on this prime. I favor virtuousrom. Very nice, and reliable. I am not willing to loose root, by the update. The big question is,, how did them guys on virtuous rom keep root and apply the update to firmware? If they can get/keep root then this exploit. Should be updated for the community. Asap
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Simple, they flashed Virtuous new .21 update :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mardiie:
Which of course has root access since its not closed off by Asus.

Root access only means u can login to the system as root (super user). Which then means u have full write access.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BuZzCoRe:
hmm so what you are saying is that if they achieved root on .21 they must have used an exploit somehow. however i suppose it could have been easier since devices running virtuous have unlocked bootloader and cwm.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I think it is because anybody who had root prior to upgrading could just use rootkeeper to maintain root on .21
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
No!

You should Google a bit to understand what is a ROM...

A ROM is an archive. In this archive, you have all files that will be necessary to have a working system. To write those files on the device, you boot on Recovery and flash the zip file.

Recovery is a sort of mini operating system, located on a separated partition from Android. As it is outside Android partitions it has by definition full read/write access to those partitions. And so you can write whatever you want in Android by this way. Recovery is present on each Android device, but stock recovery is either non functional, either limited to very basic features. That's why you need to to replace it by cwm.

So, in each ROM, devs are including Super User.apk and super user binary. So when the ROM is flashed those files are written too. The ROM is rooted.

The exploit is only needed when you don't have this external physical access to the OS system partition. Then you need to find a leak, generally a brute force attack, to be able to write in system partition without having the permission to do it..

When you have the proper Recovery you do what you want. But very often, to be able to install Recovery partition you need first to be rooted. On devices that don't have locked bootloader you don't have problems because you can write down Recovery easily. All specific problem here come from the fact that Asus decided that unlocking bootloader voids warranty, so some people are reluctant to do so...

But please don't be confused about roms, it is totally different, we don't need to find a mysterious exploit each time we 'upgrade', and I hope you understand now why.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I guess I wasn't really paying attention to what they were saying since so many people don't seem to get this. Thanks for taking more time than I was willing to, to explain it to them properly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
So for those eho do not intend to "unlock" their Prime there is no solution "YET" to re-root again?

Titanium Backup is also "not working" because of missing root
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Johnny0906:
Us screwed .21ers

We want root! We want root! We want root!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reddog:
Hello Viperboy..

I wanted to say thanks for the work that you have done so far..and yes you are right for those of us who do not have the mad skills like others simply have to wait..

Keep up the good work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] concreteman:
OK found my problem

I did not read instructions properly, was pushing volume up before 5 seconds.

Still can't flash recovery CWM
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BuZzCoRe:
I realised that exactly after i posted it. Was too lazy to edit :-). Thanks however for your explanation much appreciated.

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] semdoc:
After unlocking, try manual installation.

Here you can find more info: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1576937.

Cheerz.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Same here, we just wait for your next fix. Thanks!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayvus:
Can my 9.4.2.15-20120221 be rooted with this? I JUST got it back from RMA.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
.15 yes. And install voodoo root keeper, so not accept ota update until you did that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Evev with root keeper upgrading to 21 will cause losing rooting. Be careful...

What was RMA reason? Did they solve it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] b.huss2:
Mine updated to [.21] and rootkeeper restored root. It was a quick and painless upgrade. I didn't do anything special first, and afterwards just went into rootkeeper and (one click) was rooted again. worked exactly as it should have.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hitekdroid:
Same here
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ylexot:
Ditto.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RonH54:
Ditto
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reddog:
Can you roll back to .15 official if you already upgraded to .21 official without unlocking your boot loader?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
I just tried, and could not.

Followed the method described in another thread, but it failed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mrokeefe:
That's what I figured...back she goes.

Modded by MBOK
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cdmove:
when i tried to install the drivers i get this dialog box:

"The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation"

All three drivers (Android, MTP, tethering) said that.

I'm running win7 pro 64bit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
just install the drivers from the google sdk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cdmove:
nevermind, i did it the manual way. lol :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adampdx:
Yes! This is the key! Just go to the task bar and find the icon that represents the ASUS sync, right click, and exit. I tried ending the ADB process but it kept starting back up. Ending the sync program was the key. Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
This tool may become obselete soon, but I'm doing a quick update to fix a few things. Should be up shortly :) oh, and I think I'm changing the name :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caanda45:
Why obsolete? Cause ICS will render it that way???
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Because something else is coming
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caanda45:
I see...looking forward to the new exploits!!!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mwbarb:
Finally got my TP out of "bricked" status due to the .33 OTA. Am going to hold off rooting until this comes out :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Encypted:
Confirmed working on TF101 B70 .21
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Thanks much.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] andddlay:
Thank you! And thanks for all ur work on the epic 4g touch :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] razialita:
same problem, can't seem to get anywhere... can anyone help please:(

Tried doing this but still stuck with

erorr: protocol fault <no status>

at step 1

error: device not found

at step 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xAnimal5:
Same

Anyone got a fix?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Try reinstalling the drivers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
Thanks viper, worked amazing. You should dev an root app. There was one for my iconia, just install app from market open and press root. Your method is still just as simple.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] surfmly:
success

Another happy customer with a B90 .21 TF101. Thanks to everyone involved!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] henv:
Had this problem too. Solved it with next things.

Uninstall driver with device manager, with option to delete driver from pc.

Disconnect prime

Reboot pc

Reboot prime

Exit Asus sync on pc in system tray

Enable USB debugging on prime

Connect prime to pc

I had a pop up that there was no driver. After that message I installed the driver from viper zip via device manager. (enable option search in sub directories so you only had to go to extracted directory and not in sub folders)

Then run viper.exe as administrator

This time it worked for me

Sent from my Desire HD
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Is so change the title on this thread (obsolete) and start a new thread as these start to get to long to keep up with. Easier to see you have a new tool via a new thread.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
Whats up people its been while since I had the chance to finally unlock my device and flash CWM and finally did about 20 minutes ago. And I have been working like crazy and still looking for a new job. So has Viperboy released his amazing Rom yet I would like to load one on the Prime since I just did a nandroid.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Im staying lock until a root exploit is found or Garry news is great if not Im unlocking cuz .15 was great but this .21 seems to not agree with my tab.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dochogan:
Just want to confirm that I just successfully rooted my TF101 running .17, using Option 1 as stated in the quote above. (Option 3 failed repeatedly)

TF101

Android 4.0.3

Kernel 2.6.39.4 (Mercury#1)

S/N: B70KAS00****

Build IML74K.US_epad-9.2.1.17-20120312
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
Dam this is crazy the updates have gotten up to .21 thats insane. Any news on how they have all been working Iam still .11 working amazing I have missed allot in the past month.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
What are you talking about? There are already several ROM you can flash: Virtuous, Aokp, Cyanogen, see here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1523719

Transformer Prime ROM and Kernel Directory
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
Dude I have been out of the xda loop for almost more than a month and couple of weeks wanted to know what I had missed thanks for the link. But I didnt see Viperboys Rom there so Iam guessing its still not out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reddog:
Hello bimbodo..I think I am completely missing/overlooking that thread can you post the link so I could give it a try to see what happens.

Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Which link?

I followed the method described here.

Rooted with Vipermod, was OK on 15. Titaniun installed, moved from 15 to 21, root is lost, but apps were backed up by Titanium.

Now Titanium "does not work, because root is lost"

I cannot downgrade to 15.. so I am stuck on 21 without root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] b.huss2:
Did you use voodoo root keeper?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ylexot:
Pfff...that would mean they read the directions and followed viperboy's advice. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lesi:
I have a question, can i just root my prime again after .21? I had root in .15, also installed voodoo root keeper, but when i got .21, and tryed voodoo, its didnt work, it just dont want to restore my root, but i still have SU app and also busybox. So should i just root it again same way i did in .15? :) Thx for help ^^

Edit: eh sorry, i just red first page and found out that i cant root it atm :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] karandevilocs:
TF101

Hey Guys I Just Want To Ask You That What Option I Need Too Choose To Get My Transformer TF101 B70 9.2.1.17 Too Root I Can't Find A Way TOo ROot My Transformer Pleassssssssssse Help Me TF101 Thread Not Helping Me!!!!!!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ylexot:
To help in the future if you ever get root back, you have to actually run the root keeper before the update to preserve the root and then run it again after the update to restore the root.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] karandevilocs:
TF101

i Read it but i need to know that if they use it on this build or worked or not!!!???

thanks!!

please Answer !!:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Try... If it doesn't work it just..doesn't work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] karandevilocs:
Thanks!!!

Thanks Billion TimeS Man To Both Of U I rooted After 2 Days this is the Support Forum ours is Dead!!!!!

Thanks Viperboy!!!

thanks to all of u and enjoy ur magnificent Prime i hope i get one of them soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah i rooted !!!

and last question can i instal CMW recovery with this tool too?!?!?!??!?!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
I highly juggest you go to the TF101 forum before you damage your tab.

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1104